Not exactly. Only some are paid per session, as this is typically private medicine, which is not the normal in most of the world. Publicly funded medicine accounts for the great majority of work done, and these doctors around the World are paid the same regardless of their workload.
USA has a very unusual system, internationally.
Also, only part of the job is autopilot, much of it is difficult and taxing. Experts will manage their attention and energy throughout busy days.
The point is that humans can and do work hard and at difficult tasks for long periods day after day. The cost is eventual burnout though, hence why so many doctors quit or go part time.
Also, only part of the job is autopilot, much of it is difficult and taxing. Experts will manage their attention and energy throughout busy days.
The point is that humans can and do work hard and at difficult tasks for long periods day after day. The cost is eventual burnout though, hence why so many doctors quit or go part time.